After repeated delays, Vietnam's Bamboo Airways started their commercial flights on January, 16. The airline is going to operate 37 domestic routes complemented by at least three international routes – to Japan, Korea and Singapore – before the end of the year.

The new MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index: Indulgences that analyses tourists spending patterns in different cities around the world, unveiled the best destination for dining and shopping. In Asia, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are on the list.